"I Ran (So Far Away)" by A Flock Of Seagulls ends with an alien abduction - the singer and his love interest float away in a beam of light. The song is part of a concept album about an alien invasion.
Pitbull's line "I got it locked up like Lindsay Lohan" in his 2011 song "Give Me Everything (Tonight)" didn't go over well with Lohan, who sued him for defamation. Around this time, she was in a downward spiral and often getting arrested. Her case was thrown out, but she did get her life back together.
Eminem spits a total of 1,560 words on "Rap God," earning him an entry in the 2015 Guinness Book of Records for "most words in a hit single."
There are no actual drums on Queen's "We Will Rock You," just lots of foot stomping.
"Jessie's Girl" tells the true story of a girl Rick Springfield was crushing on, but her boyfriend's name was really Gary and he was more of an acquaintance than a friend.
The Lady Gaga/Beyoncé collaboration "Telephone" isn't just about turning down an unwanted caller, it's an analog for how Gaga was feeling overwhelmed, like a phone was always ringing in her head.
Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai were two of Graham's co-writers for some '80s rock classics.
As a 5-year-old, Brandi was writing lyrics to instrumental versions lullabies. She still puts her heart into her songs, including the one Elton John sings on.
A selection of songs made to be terrible - some clearly achieved that goal.
Billie Jean, Delilah, Sara, Laura and Sharona - do you know who the girls in the songs really are?
Richard explains how Joe Walsh kickstarted his career, and why he chose Hazard, Nebraska for a hit.
The stories behind "Shine," "December," "The World I Know" and other Collective Soul hits.